Chaplain

About the role

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Chaplain who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all religious services, programs, and related activities at the facility.
• Provides pastoral care, including pastoral counseling, to inmates/residents and staff as needed or requested.
• Plans, facilitates, or conducts various religious services and programs.
• Provides direction and oversight regarding emergency and/or crisis messages, ensuring reports are accurate, verified, and appropriately documented.
• Arranges emergency phone calls or visits to address issues involving serious illness, death, or other emergencies.
• Makes rounds of all housing units, special or restricted housing, medical housing, or other areas of the facility on a regular basis.
• Coordinates and manages the recruitment, administrative oversight, training, and scheduling of volunteers providing services to and within the facility.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Divinity, Theology, or Religion).
• A Master’s Degree from a Seminary, School of Theology, or University in Divinity, Theology, Biblical Studies, or a related field is preferred.
• Three years of full-time pastoral experience is required.
• Eligibility for denominational endorsement or equivalent certification is required.
• Clinical Pastoral Education is preferred.
• Must obtain one unit of CPE within eighteen (18) months of hire date if not currently held.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods of conducting religious services, teaching religious studies, administering sacraments, and the methods, principles, and practices of counseling.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: must be at least 21 years of age.

Pay

$29.28 per hour